‘Wuthering Heights’: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's Transformations
Variety
by jazztangcayFebruary 14, 2026
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"Wuthering Heights" director Emerald Fennell collaborated closely with hair and makeup team head Sian Miller to bring a fresh visual interpretation to the classic novel. The film’s production relied on meticulous attention to detail, with Fennell providing a mood board that inspired a cohesive aesthetic tied to the story's themes of jealousy, vengeance, and lust. Margot Robbie, playing Cathy, underwent over 35 hairstyle transformations, including the memorable "vagina braids," while Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff evolved from a scrappy, unkempt orphan to a suave gentleman known as "Darcy Elordi."
Miller’s work on Elordi’s character was particularly challenging. Initially cast with long hair and a beard to match Heathcliff’s wild appearance, Elordi grew out his natural facial hair to achieve the desired look. However, due to filming schedule constraints, the team had to recreate this look using prosthetics for scenes shot later in production. Miller trained with makeup artist Roberto Pastore to master the technique of individually applying each hair strand, ensuring the prosthetics could withstand harsh weather effects like wind and rain.
Robbie’s transformation was equally intricate, with her hairstyle reflecting Cathy’s emotional journey. For a key scene where Cathy expresses
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Originally published on Variety on 2/14/2026